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Redundancy while on maternity leave

Posted by Fair Work Legal Advice

· Thursday, May 31st, 2018

There is an urban myth in Australia to the effect that a person taking maternity leave is immune from and…

Dismissals during maternity or parent leave Part 2

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· Friday, October 13th, 2017

It has generally been thought that an employer cannot dismiss an employee while he or she is taking a period…

Dismissals while pregnant or taking parental leave? Part 1

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· Thursday, October 12th, 2017

Can an employee be dismissed while pregnant or taking parental leave? Part 1 The Federal Circuit Court has held that…

Unlawful adverse action due to pregnancy found

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· Thursday, August 17th, 2017

A Federal Circuit judge has rejected a case brought alleging that a pregnant employee was the victim of unlawful adverse…

Employer obligations to consult with employees on maternity or parental leave

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· Monday, August 15th, 2016

Employers have a duty under sec 83 of the Fair Work Act to consult with an employee who is on…

Parental leave traps for the unwary

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· Thursday, April 14th, 2016

An employee who opts for whatever reason to take paid and unpaid personal leave, or a mix of the tow,…

Pull the other one; the fib about returning to work after parental lave

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· Thursday, May 7th, 2015

I am often advised by clients who are taking or have completed the taking of maternity leave (more properly called…

Returning to work after parental or maternity leave

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· Friday, November 29th, 2013

An employee returning from a period of parental leave is entitled to be offered the same or a comparable position…

Parental leave/Maternity leave

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· Thursday, November 28th, 2013

When certain categories of employees request flexible working arrangements, and comply with the procedural requirements for that request, the employer…

Parental and Maternity leave and flexible return to work arrangements

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· Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

The National Employment Standards provide for parental leave and related entitlements. After taking parental leave, a parent is entitled to…

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